According to the Messi clan's version broadcast to Argentine journalists, "la Pulga" ("the Flea," Messi's nickname) had made his decision not to extend his contract with PSG before his trip to Saudi Arabia, which was the reason for his suspension.
On May 2, PSG suspended Messi for two weeks for missing training while he was fulfilling his sponsorship contract as a Saudi ambassador in Saudi Arabia, but his suspension was cut short.
The 2022 World Cup winner has been suspended for two weeks after missing Monday's training session without permission because of sponsorship obligations in Saudi Arabia. He will not be paid, and he will not be allowed to train or play with the first team.
Messi joined PSG on a free transfer from Barcelona in August 2021, and in the nearly two years since, he has scored 32 goals and provided 35 assists for the Parisiens.
36-year-old Lionel Messi officially joined Inter Miami in mid-July, after the bombshell move was announced in June. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner signed a deal that will see him in Florida through 2025.
Who is better Messi Or Ronaldo? Ronaldo has scored a record number of international goals and appearances, but Messi has won more Ballon d'Or awards (7). Messi has spent most of his playing career in Spain and France, while Ronaldo has played in Portugal, England, Spain, and Italy.
Lionel Messi beats Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema to Best FIFA Men's Player award. Lionel Messi was named Best FIFA Men's Player at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, beating Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid's Karim Benzema.
Lionel Messi - The King of Football
Lionel Messi is an unstoppable football player from Argentina. After Diego, Messi has taken the title of the best football player from Argentina.
That player is Lionel Messi. Messi is not just talented but has converted his talent into greatness. Neymar is a good player but Messi is a great one. Neymar plays great football but Messi is a great footballer.
Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are the Ballon d'Or 2023 favourites. Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are the leading contenders for the 2022-23 season. While record-time winner Messi is still a contender, his long-time Ballon d'Or rival Cristiano Ronaldo is already out of the picture.
Jorge Mas, who is the co-owner of the MLS club, previously told Spanish Newspaper El Pais that Messi will earn between $50-$60 million per year, according to a source. Messi, who will occupy a Designated Player slot, is under contract with Inter Miami through the 2025 Major League Soccer season.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi announced Tuesday he has no plans to play in the 2026 World Cup. Messi, 35, led Argentina to glory last year in Qatar in what was his fifth World Cup appearance.
Even if Messi, who will be 39 by the next World Cup, won't be playing in any of the 11 U.S. stadiums hosting World Cup action in 2026, American fans will still have plenty of options to see him play in the coming years.
India has never participated in the FIFA World Cup, although they did qualify by default for the 1950 World Cup after all other nations in their qualification group withdrew.
Currently, Forbes estimates that Leo Messi's net worth is around $600 million but that will be higher by the time he ends his contract with Inter Miami.
Messi earned more than $100 million a year in playing salary and bonuses while at Barcelona. His pre-tax salary at Paris Saint-Germain the past two seasons was roughly $70 million annually, including bonuses.
Messi's choice to join Inter Miami 'personal, rather than professional' – Elano. Lionel Messi chose to join Inter Miami in part due to the desire for a quieter life.
2025 - Kylian Mbappe
There's no doubt that Kylian Mbappe is a world beater. He was the leading goalscorer and assist provider in Ligue 1 in the 2021-22 season. Mbappe is currently unsettled at Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.
Voting. The winners of the FIFA Ballon d'Or were chosen by international journalists and the coaches and captains of the national teams under FIFA's jurisdiction.
Messi has 13 World Cup goals compared to Maradona's eight. In terms of overall goals, Maradona has 34 goals for his country, while Messi has scored 97 goals. Following is a complete breakdown of the stats.
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are currently the two best young players in world football. The former has scored 187 goals in 269 matches at club level. Haaland, on the other hand, has racked up 129 strikes in 173 appearances.
Neymar Jr is one of the most skilful players the world has ever seen. He is a renowned playmaker as well as a prolific goal scorer. NEYMAR is the most technically skilful player in the world ahead of Lionel Messi, according to Brazil legend Cafu.